Is It Necessary To Have An Internet Connection For My Epos System?

The basic feature an EPOS system brings to any business is connectivity, something which a traditional non EPOS system can't offer. however, contrary to popular belief, it isn't always a need to have your EPOS connected to internet. Let us clarify what we mean.

There are many specific conditions that you will run into with regards to having a completely functional EPOS that can work without an internet connection and thusly, there are a few POS systems that will only work with a live connection to the internet. In the present market, it is advisable that you have internet with high band width, broadband connections to get the best service for your customers.

When I Doesn’t Require An Internet Connection?

A POS system may be a locally connected system. This means there is no need of internet. If this is the model of solution you have chosen, the tools you use, including the till, bar code scanner and terminal, for example, it will all be connected with each another, just as with the EPOS server. Once when you have all the components of the system working in unison with the server, the server itself would then be able to be connected to the inventory management system (IMS), the Customer Relationship Management (CRM) and the accounting software, inside a Local Area Network.

When I Need an Internet Connection?

Should your system require remote access or multiple connectivity with websites, you will require an internet connection with work. You'll be required to provide specific IP addresses to every hardware installed within these websites.

 

If you have systems that accept card machines, except if they use obsolete technologies or expensive ones, for example, full-cell PDQ terminals, you should have an internet connection. Moreover, businesses who choose the 'virtual' style EPOS solutions go through E-Commerce websites should have a completely functioning internet connection.

If you are uncertain or might want more information in regards with your current EPOS software, or about another solution, kindly don't hesitate to connect with us. Our team of experts will be happy to help you!